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When we correct someone, is it coming from a love – or from a desire to feel more “right” than them?
Ephesians – 4:15 Speak the truth in love…” When we correct someone, is it coming from love—or from a desire to feel more “right” than them? It’s a question that can be uncomfortable to ask. Because correcting others isn’t always wrong. In fact, there are times when it’s necessary. Truth matters. Growth matters. Accountability matters.…
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James 1:22 (NIV) Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. It’s a question worth sitting with. Because knowing the Bible and living it are not always the same thing. It’s possible to quote Scripture, understand theology, and have all the “right” answers… and still miss the heart…
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There’s a quiet tension that many of us carry—especially in spaces shaped by faith, truth, and conviction. We want to live rightly. We want to understand deeply. We want to honor what we believe is true. But somewhere along the way, a question begins to surface: Are we becoming more loving… or just more certain?…
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Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. This is one of the hardest kinds of forgiveness. Because it would be easier if there was an apology.If there was honesty.If someone simply said, “I was wrong.” But what happens when that never comes?…
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Psalms 34:18 (NIV) The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Honestly? There isn’t a set timeline. And that can be frustrating to hear—because when you’ve been hurt, especially in a spiritual or church setting, you just want to feel okay again. You want clarity. You want peace.…
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Ephesians 4:26 In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. It’s not something we often talk about. Because anger—especially in faith spaces—can feel uncomfortable. Wrong, even. Like something we’re supposed to hide, suppress, or quickly “pray away.” But what if anger isn’t always the problem?…
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Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. It sounds like the “right” thing, doesn’t it? Forgive. Reconnect. Restore the relationship. And in many cases, reconciliation is beautiful. It can bring healing, closure, and a fresh start. But what if it’s not always that simple? What if the…
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Proverbs 12:18 (NIV) “The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Church hurt is real. And for many people, it doesn’t just affect how they see church—it affects how they see God. Healing from church hurt doesn’t happen overnight. It’s not about pretending everything is okay or…
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Psalm 103:8 (NIV) “The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.” Salvation is personal. One day, each of us will stand before God and give an account of our lives—but we do so knowing He is both just and full of mercy. Whether we attend church or not, pray every day…
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As Christians, questioning isn’t a sign of weak faith—it can be a sign of a growing one. Yet so many of us hold back, afraid of judgment or of not having the “right” answers. But what if our questions aren’t something to hide… but something to lean into? Faith isn’t always about certainty. Sometimes, it…
Doubts Welcome 